Purpose of Position 

To manage all aspects of production, adhering to the provided schedule or communicating variations early. 

Reports to 

Managing Director 

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with administrative staff to understand schedule priorities and sequence. 
• Communicate priorities to the workshop floor and troubleshoot any roadblocks. 
• Update administrative staff, customers, and suppliers on schedule status. 
• Develop and implement weekly and fortnightly plans for suppliers (painters, transport providers, etc.); communicate and transact the plan. 
• Build and maintain relationships with the supplier base to achieve excellent outcomes. 
• Manage trade staff attendance and leave requests. Uphold company policies. 
• Work with the Managing Director to develop and uphold safety standards and policies. 
• Develop and execute maintenance plans for key equipment and workshop machinery. 
• Organise repairs and servicing of workshop equipment. Assess tooling and equipment requests from the workshop floor and source as required. 
• Partner with the Managing Director to perform trade staff recruitment, onboarding, induction, and skill development to continuously enhance the workforce’s capability. 
• Facilitate the development of estimates with input from senior trade staff. 

Additional Expectations 

• Energetic and Proactive: Thrive in a small business environment with a hands-on approach. 
• Organisational and Communication Skills: Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and clear, effective communication. 
• Leadership: Exhibit natural leadership qualities and the ability to form relationships. 
• Versatility: Relate well to all levels within the business, from the shop floor to senior management. 
• Career Growth: Show potential to grow into a General Manager role within the next 2-3 years. 
• Technical Aptitude: Possess technical aptitude with an engineering degree or a senior trade background. 
• Industry Experience: Bring relevant industry experience to the role. 

Integrated Management System 

• Comply with company and client quality, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. 
• Promptly report personal injuries, accidents, near misses, and safety & environmental issues. 
• Be actively involved in all quality, safety, and environmental programs and activities. 



Continuous Improvement 

• Continuously seek ways to improve processes and outcomes. 

Competencies 

• Safety Leadership: Lead by example in promoting safety. 
• People Leadership: Motivate, inspire, and coach trade staff. 
• Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with customers, staff, and suppliers. 
• Communication: Communicate effectively across all levels. 
• Trade Qualification: Be trade qualified. 
• Execution: Relentlessly execute schedules. 
• Problem Solving: Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. 

Benefits

• Career Growth
• Attractive Salary up to $140,000
• Work with an Industry Leader in Structural Steel for Mining